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SPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 25, 2002 Mayor Bergeson suggested staff give the County a date when the Council will make a final decision. Councilmember Carlson stated she needs to see the full plan from the County and get their compromises in writing. Community Development Director Grochala read a letter from the County that outlined how the road will be designed. Councilmember Reinert stated that if the County acts on the plan favorably a list of contingencies should be included in the approval. Mayor Bergeson stated an approval with a list of contingencies will probably cause the County to spend the funds elsewhere. Councilmember Carlson stated the City should invite its re when this issue is on the agenda. Another issue is where the Miller Farm is developed. Mayor Bergeson suggested the City respond in a way th with the plan but strongly urges the 45 mph speed li be placed on the Council's agenda for as long as t discussion. entatives to a meeting will come out when tes the Council agrees f Birch. This issue should ty will agree to further City Administrator Waite Smith stated staf w r ' to work on a draft letter to be sent to the County. CENTENNIAL UTILITIES F City Administrator Waite Smi Lino Lakes Circle Pines Municip meeting with the franch d reviewed a memo regarding the City of ty Franchise. Staff is recommending a closed to a July Council meeting. City Administrator Waite ith advised the agreement can be opened for discussions without terminating it. Staff so found out that it is illegal to waive the City's right to eminent domain and that section of the agreement is not enforceable. Right of First Refusal relates to the City operating its own utility. Council directed staff to schedule a closed meeting with the franchise attorney prior to a Council meeting to discuss this issue further. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Report on Met Council Concerns, Mike Grochala — Community Development Director Grochala distributed and reviewed a memo regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the outstanding issues of the Metropolitan Council. The two major issues are total household growth and density, especially medium and high density.